Equivalent/Comparing Fractions

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same part of a whole as another fraction, even though the numbers in the fractions are different. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, you can multiply or divide the numerator and the denominator of a fraction by the same number. For example, for 1/3, multiplying both by 2 gives 2/6.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions means determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal. This can be done by finding a common denominator or converting them to decimals.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a number that is a multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions. It allows you to compare or add fractions easily.

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How can you tell if two fractions are equal?

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Two fractions are equal if they represent the same value when simplified. For example, 2/4 and 1/2 are equal because they both represent the same part of a whole.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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What is the fraction 2/3 equivalent to?

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2/3 is equivalent to 4/6.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

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Which is greater: 3/6 or 4/8?

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3/6 is equal to 4/8.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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Fill in the blank: 3/6 ______ 5/10

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3/6 = 5/10.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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Fill in the blank: 9/10 ______ 4/5

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9/10 > 4/5.

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Fill in the blank: 4/12 _____ 8/10

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4/12 < 8/10.

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